Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist

2 weeks ago


Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team at the Chichester Centre, Low Secure inpatient services. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be responsible for providing clinical leadership to the ward team and ensuring safe, supportive care within the Low Secure Services.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in forensic psychiatry and experience in working with patients with complex mental health needs. You will be expected to participate in the planning and development of local Mental Health Services and contribute to improving the standards of mental health care within Sussex.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as an Approved/Responsible Clinician for patients subject to the Mental Health Act
  • Manage a caseload of 15 inpatients and carry out assessments as required
  • Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies to assist in the management of mentally disordered offenders
  • Offer training to professionals
  • Participate in the on-call rota
  • Develop a clinical leadership role within the MDT team and across the service

Person Specification

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
  • Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months

Desirable

  • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
  • Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

About Us

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing opportunities for flexible working. If you would like to work differently or different hours to as advertised, please get in touch to discuss this in more detail.



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